I opened my AWS account about 9-10 months ago but didn't complete the full registration until 1-2 months ago when I added my debit card. They charged me a small amount (which was refunded), and my account got activated. I'm wondering, did my AWS free trial start when I first opened the account, or did it only begin after I added my card?
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Hey! For detailed info, you can check the AWS Free Tier eligibility document here: https://go.aws/45PUCYQ. If you still have questions, their Account and Billing team can assist you via the Support Center.
Your free trial actually starts when you complete the verification process by adding a payment method. So, it probably began just a couple of months ago when you added your debit card, not when you first opened the account.
If you're looking to take full advantage of the 12-month trial, you might want to check if you can create a new account. You can modify your email using the format [email protected] to get a unique address, which might help you register for another free trial.
I see, that's a clever way to do it! But will it still give the same free benefits?